Alaska BioMap, Inc. is recruiting an independent subcontractor for an Environmental Engineering Technician position to assist the Anchorage Conservation Office of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) with planning, designing, and constructing fish passage improvement and habitat restoration projects in Alaska. The selectee will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, biologists, and a hydrologist with the FWS Alaska Habitat Restoration Program. A FWS, licensed professional engineer will provide oversight of the work.

Period of Performance

• 2080 billable hours between June 2019 and June 2020
• mid-June start date

Compensation and Inclusions

• Hourly rate commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Federal holidays paid
• Overtime paid as flex time
• Work-related travel and training costs will be reimbursed

Travel and Training

• Travel to remote sites in Alaska will be required during the field and construction season (May to October), with site visits typically lasting 1 to 3 days.
• Travel for off-site, technical training sessions will be required; trips will last 1 to 2 weeks
• A 5-day, Applied Fluvial Geomorphology course must be taken in either August or November. Course details, including specific dates and locations, are provided at https://wildlandhydrology.com/courses/?id=73&course=Applied+Fluvial+Geomorphology. 

Endrestudio is an innovative and a nationally award-winning architecture and engineering design firm. Since its foundation in 1994, Endrestudio has built iconic civic projects ranging from libraries, pedestrian bridges, public park facilities and mixed-use community centers. With expertise in both engineering and architecture Endrestudio is the creative force behind some of the most innovative and sustainable projects including the main library for the city of San Diego and Jasper Ridge Field Station. The firm embraces a sensibility for invention and vision along with a complex understanding of the qualities and mechanics of materials; detailing in 3 dimensional space and conceptual architectural understanding.

They are seeking a candidate intern with the following background Engineering degree BS or higher experience in design and analysis Proficiency in, Sap, Risa, AutoCad, Rhino, grasshopper, Revit is recommended Ability to effectively communicate, collaborate with the design team and consultants. Produce high quality drawings to describe the full intent of the design Strong understanding of Mechanics and Statics Foster personal, firm and peer growth within the office culture Self motivated and able to research new methods Ability to decipher the critical issue and complete that task in a timely manner Willing to develop several options to determine the most effective solution Perform structural analysis on 3 dimensional structures finite element and algorithmic modeling or other computational and spatial skills Send resume and portfolio to info@endrestudio.com

Summary

Under the supervision of the TDI technical director, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing technical material which supports our efforts to provide design guidance to structural engineers. The successful candidate will also support the technical director with actual project implementation and customer support.

The ideal candidate will be educated in structural design, specifically in the area of seismic design and analysis. This requires a sound knowledge in ASCE Building Codes and a foundational knowledge of damping devices and their merits. Knowledge of structural engineering software such as AutoCAD, ETABS, or SAP2000, is a must.

Responsibilities

• General and technical support for the technical director
• Project Development
• Supporting the technical director when meeting with structural engineers and assisting them through the process of design, project development and project fruition.
• Creative design of new design guidance material.
• Attend networking events that are hosted by local organizations.

Suggested Background

• Must have completed or be enrolled in a BSCE or MSCE engineering program
• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interest in dynamic analysis and seismic design
• Extensive training will be provided by Taylor Devices’ Technical Director and at TDI headquarters located near Buffalo, NY

For more information about this position or to apply, please contact:  Aaron Malatesta, PE, at aaronmalatesta@taylordevices.com .